build on ideas - Project of How
build on ideas - Project of How is an ideation warm-up exercise for divergent ideation: it helps participants open up more possible ideas before choosing a direction.
How to run it
- This method can be used by a group of 2-6 people. It is better to keep it small, otherwise it will be hard to hear everyone out within the time frame.
- min: After the sharing and development of the best ideas is completed the group separates to further idea generate individually for 5 minutes more. You can either focus on coming up with new ideas or build on ideas from the previous sharing.
- min: Get together for the last time to share your individual thoughts and once again develop the ideas the group likes the best. Before finishing the meeting, write down the best ideas the group came up with to develop further in new sessions.
- If possible it can be a good idea to present the problem to the team a couple of days ahead of the workshop to give them more time to think about and develop ideas prior to the meeting.
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This method can be used by a group of 2-6 people. It is better to keep it small, otherwise it will be hard to hear everyone out within the time frame.
min: After the sharing and development of the best ideas is completed the group separates to further idea generate individually for 5 minutes more. You can either focus on coming up with new ideas or build on ideas from the previous sharing.
min: Get together for the last time to share your individual thoughts and once again develop the ideas the group likes the best. Before finishing the meeting, write down the best ideas the group came up with to develop further in new sessions.
If possible it can be a good idea to present the problem to the team a couple of days ahead of the workshop to give them more time to think about and develop ideas prior to the meeting.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: build on ideas - Project of How. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: This method can be used by a group of 2-6 people. It is better to keep it small, otherwise it will be hard to hear everyone out within the time frame.; min: After the sharing and development of the best ideas is completed the group separates to further idea generate individually for 5 minutes more. You can either focus on coming up with new ideas or build on ideas from the previous sharing.; min: Get together for the last time to share your individual thoughts and once again develop the ideas the group likes the best. Before finishing the meeting, write down the best ideas the group came up with to develop further in new sessions.; If possible it can be a good idea to present the problem to the team a couple of days ahead of the workshop to give them more time to think about and develop ideas prior to the meeting.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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